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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.91, 99.17 and 58.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.91, 99.17 and 58.09 is: 80.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.91 : 99.17 = 58.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.91/99.17 = 58.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.91x = 99.17 × 58.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.91x = 5,760.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,760.93/71.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.11

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